Preparation is done for a reason. You prepare a meal so you have something to eat. You prepare for retirement so you can live a sustainable and full life without working. Some preparation is done to prevent difficult situations. You buy car insurance, but you hope to...

A house fire can be one of the most crushing events in a person’s life. The space you’ve worked so hard to maintain and call home can be destroyed in the blink of an eye. The bitter cold winters in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids may lead you to think fires are not to...

The weather outside may be chilly, but inside, your home is probably warm and cozy and fully decorated for the holidays. However, the increase in heat and electricity usage during winter can potentially be dangerous. According to the National Fire Protection...

Fall is finally here and us Iowans and southern Minnesotans have been basking in the enjoyable weather lately. The humidity has lightened up and the temperatures have fallen to a reasonable, almost chilly, 50 and 60-degree weather. However, as enjoyable as this...

After suffering from a house fire, it can be overwhelming to think of everything involved in getting your family life and living situation back to normal. At ServiceMaster by Rice, we are here to provide you with some steps to help you through the fire restoration...

Tomorrow is Independence Day, which means it’s time to grill out with friends and family and celebrate being a citizen in the United States. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the day, from cookouts to taking in a fireworks show with your loved ones. No matter your...